English Explanatory Dictionary

madman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.
A person who makes risky and questionable decisions.
A daredevil.

Pronunciation

/ˈmædmən/ /ˈmædˌmæn/ en-us-madman.ogg

Word forms

madman madmen

Etymology

From mad + -man.

Derived words

madman theory semimadman

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